Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Arboviral Encephalitis01:25

Arboviral Encephalitis

59
Arboviral encephalitis refers to brain inflammation caused by arthropod-borne viruses, particularly those transmitted through mosquito vectors. Among these, West Nile virus (WNV), a member of the Flaviviridae family, is a significant public health concern. WNV is an enveloped, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA virus. Human infection typically begins when an infected mosquito introduces the virus into the dermis during feeding. The primary transmission cycle involves birds as amplifying hosts...
59
Reservoir of Infection01:30

Reservoir of Infection

89
Infectious diseases arise from intricate interactions between pathogens and their reservoirs. A reservoir of infection refers to the natural habitat where a pathogen lives, grows, and multiplies, serving as a continual source of infection. Reservoirs are broadly classified as either living or nonliving, and each plays a unique role in disease transmission, significantly influencing public health interventions and control strategies.Humans act as reservoirs for a wide array of pathogens,...
89
Hepatitis01:25

Hepatitis

86
Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver most commonly caused by hepatotropic viruses (A–E), though non-infectious causes such as alcohol and drugs also exist.Hepatitis AHepatitis A virus (HAV) is a non-enveloped RNA virus of the Picornaviridae family. It is primarily transmitted via the fecal-oral route, typically through ingestion of contaminated food or water. After ingestion, HAV enters the bloodstream through the oropharynx or intestinal epithelium and reaches the liver.
86
Bacterial Phylum Spirochaetes01:30

Bacterial Phylum Spirochaetes

1.5K
Spirochetes, unique bacteria in the phylum Spirochaetes, are gram-negative, motile, tightly coiled, slender, and flexible. They inhabit aquatic sediments and animals, with some causing diseases like syphilis. Spirochetes are classified into eight genera based on habitat, pathogenicity, phylogeny, and characteristics.Their distinctive motility arises from endoflagella, located within the cell’s periplasm. These endoflagella anchor at the cell poles and extend along the cell length, encased...
1.5K
Viral Recombination00:57

Viral Recombination

22.3K
Cells are sometimes infected by more than one virus at once. When two viruses disassemble to expose their genomes for replication in the same cell, similar regions of their genomes can pair together and exchange sequences in a process called recombination. Alternatively, viruses with segmented genomes can swap segments in a process called reassortment.
22.3K
Fungal Phylum Microsporidia01:28

Fungal Phylum Microsporidia

782
Microsporidia are a group of obligate intracellular fungi that were initially classified as protists but were later reclassified based on phylogenetic, molecular, and structural evidence linking them to the Chytridiomycota. These unicellular, non-motile organisms are highly specialized parasites that infect a wide range of animal hosts, including humans. They have evolved extensive genomic and metabolic reductions, making them highly dependent on their hosts for survival.Morphology and Genomic...
782

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Genome sequence of a mumps virus isolated from the cerebrospinal fluid of a Vietnamese child with meningitis.

Microbiology resource announcements·2026
Same author

Frequency and persistence of post-acute symptoms after chikungunya, dengue, Zika and malaria in travellers: a prospective multi-centre study.

Journal of travel medicine·2026
Same author

Retraction Note: Screening Strategy of Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Sheltered Homeless People in Marseille, 2019.

Journal of epidemiology and global health·2026
Same author

Retraction Note: Preliminary Feasibility Study of Questionnaire-based Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis Screening in Marseille Sheltered Homeless People, Winter 2018.

Journal of epidemiology and global health·2026
Same author

[Identification of tick-borne borreliosis cases by qPCR from rapid malaria diagnostic tests during the Grand Magal of Touba in Senegal].

Medecine tropicale et sante internationale·2026
Same author

[Use of genetic material extracted from rapid malaria diagnostic tests using PCR during the Grand Magal of Touba in Senegal].

Medecine tropicale et sante internationale·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 2, 2026

Author Spotlight: A Cost-Effective Genomic Workflow for Advancing Rabies Control in Resource-Limited Settings
10:26

Author Spotlight: A Cost-Effective Genomic Workflow for Advancing Rabies Control in Resource-Limited Settings

Published on: August 18, 2023

5.9K

Rabies in travelers.

Philippe Gautret1, Philippe Parola

  • 1Aix Marseille Université, Unité de Recherche sur les Maladies Infectieuses et Tropicales Emergentes (URMITE), UM63, CNRS 7278, IRD 198, Inserm 1095, 13005, Marseille, France, philippe.gautret@club-internet.fr.

Current Infectious Disease Reports
|February 25, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Rabies in travelers often results from dog bites, with nonhuman primates a risk in Southeast Asia. Pre-travel rabies vaccination is crucial for preventing exposure and ensuring traveler safety.

Area of Science:

  • Travel Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Rabies remains a significant concern for international travelers, primarily transmitted through animal bites.
  • Dog bites are the most common cause, but nonhuman primates pose a particular risk in Southeast Asia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the epidemiology of rabies exposure in travelers.
  • To identify key risk factors and geographic areas associated with rabies exposure.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness and practicality of pre-travel rabies vaccination strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of traveler injury data and rabies exposure incidents.
  • Analysis of animal species involved and geographic distribution of exposures.
  • Assessment of pre-travel immunization status and post-exposure care.

More Related Videos

Field Postmortem Rabies Rapid Immunochromatographic Diagnostic Test for Resource-Limited Settings with Further Molecular Applications
07:40

Field Postmortem Rabies Rapid Immunochromatographic Diagnostic Test for Resource-Limited Settings with Further Molecular Applications

Published on: June 29, 2020

15.1K
A Trap-Vaccinate-Release Protocol for Immunization of Skunks and Additional Rabies Vectors Against Rabies
04:10

A Trap-Vaccinate-Release Protocol for Immunization of Skunks and Additional Rabies Vectors Against Rabies

Published on: November 29, 2024

1.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 2, 2026

Author Spotlight: A Cost-Effective Genomic Workflow for Advancing Rabies Control in Resource-Limited Settings
10:26

Author Spotlight: A Cost-Effective Genomic Workflow for Advancing Rabies Control in Resource-Limited Settings

Published on: August 18, 2023

5.9K
Field Postmortem Rabies Rapid Immunochromatographic Diagnostic Test for Resource-Limited Settings with Further Molecular Applications
07:40

Field Postmortem Rabies Rapid Immunochromatographic Diagnostic Test for Resource-Limited Settings with Further Molecular Applications

Published on: June 29, 2020

15.1K
A Trap-Vaccinate-Release Protocol for Immunization of Skunks and Additional Rabies Vectors Against Rabies
04:10

A Trap-Vaccinate-Release Protocol for Immunization of Skunks and Additional Rabies Vectors Against Rabies

Published on: November 29, 2024

1.3K

Main Results:

  • The incidence of potentially rabid animal injuries is approximately 0.4% per month of travel.
  • Dogs cause 51% of exposures; nonhuman primates are leading culprits in Southeast Asia.
  • Most travelers (over 70%) lack pre-travel immunization and adequate post-injury care.

Conclusions:

  • Travelers to Southeast Asia, India, and North Africa, especially young tourists, face higher rabies exposure risks.
  • Intradermal rabies vaccination is an economical, safe, and effective method for travelers.
  • Long-lasting immunity from a three-dose series, or abbreviated schedules for last-minute travelers, is recommended.